Spotlight on young children and nature
By: [Amy Shillady, editor]
Series: NAEYC -- #294
Publisher: National Association for the Education of Young Children
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 56
ISBN-13: 9781928896746
Subjects: Children and the environment; Environmental education; Study and teaching (Early childhood); Nature (Aesthetics); Study and teaching (Elementary)
Other titles: Young children and nature; YC young children.
Description: Nature exploration is fundamental to young children's curiosity, discovery, and sense of wonder- it supports their growth in all developmental domains. In this collection of engaging articles from NAEYC's journal Young Children, teachers of children from infancy through age 8 will learn about using nature education to address early learning standards, to involve families and the community, and to encourage children's appreciation of the natural world. The book offers a comprehensive resource list and a professional development guide with questions and activities to help readers reflect on current practices and incorporate new ones.
Notes: "In this collection of ... articles from NAEYC's Young children, teachers of children form infancy through ahe 8 will learn about using nature education to address early learning standards ... and to encourage children's appreciation of the natural world"--P. [4] of cover.

Includes bibliographical references.